| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $217.86 | 5.513% | $229.8706 | $229.87 | $229.85 | $229.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.39 | 5.591% | $55.3191 | $55.32 | $55.30 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.40 | 8.276% | $187.7506 | $187.75 | $187.75 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.59 | 6.669% | $62.4974 | $62.50 | $62.50 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.65 | 6.841% | $201.5555 | $201.56 | $201.55 | $201.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.48 | 11.320% | $227.6271 | $227.63 | $227.65 | $227.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.85 | 12.359% | $142.5274 | $142.53 | $142.55 | $142.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,022.22 | $1,107.1477 | $1,107.16 | $1,107.15 | $1,107.20 | |